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When the farmer is the star of the dinner

Thanks to an innovative project, rural women in the Dominican Republic are supplying ingredients to a renowned restaurant.

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Shaping the future of food in 2025 

In our first episode of the year, we look back at the rural success stories of 2024 – and set our sights on what’s to come in 2025.

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Press release

17 January 2025

IFAD President calls on leaders at Davos to focus on reducing inequalities and driving growth and stability

As the world grapples with a perfect storm of climate change, conflicts, economic uncertainties, Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD urges business and world leaders to "invest in rural areas to tackle poverty, hunger and inequalities as a pathway to global stability.

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Press release

17 January 2025

GFFA 2025: IFAD advocates for greater global support for small-scale farmers

At the 17th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), IFAD will advocate for stronger global support and investment for small-scale farmers, focusing on promoting diverse, nutritious, and resilient food production practises.

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News

28 March 2023

After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever

Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...

Event

12 - 13 February 2025

48th session of the IFAD Governing Council

The overarching theme of the Governing Council is “Catalysing Investment at the 1st Mile”.

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Event

10 - 11 February 2025

Seventh Global Meeting of the Indigenous Peoples' Forum at IFAD

Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination: a pathway for food security and sovereignty.

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Rural Voices

Building resilient food systems in small island developing states

Small island developing states (SIDS) share a range of challenges. Here’s how small-scale farmers are making their agrifood systems more resilient.

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US$ 24 B

People reached by ongoing IFAD-supported projects

78.6 M

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Climate and environment

The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources

Rural women

Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty

Remittances

The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development

Indigenous Peoples

With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

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A better future starts in rural areas.

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IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

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